👉 The term "consignee" in the context of law refers to a person or entity who is responsible for paying taxes, duties, fines, etc., on behalf of another. This can be particularly relevant in cases where the payer has failed to pay their share of an obligation, resulting in a deficiency being claimed by the consignee for payment. In legal terms, the consignee is typically required to pay any taxes or other obligations that are owed to them as part of the payment of